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SHOPPING: Commercial Centres Bulevard Rosa
Uniting la Rambla de Catalunya with Passeig de Gràcia, this commercial centre is a required stop for those who are followers of the most elegant designs and brands of the international fashion world. Its more than one hundred stores make it an ideal place for a relaxed stroll or the perfect refuge on a rainy day. Address: Paseo de Gracia 55.
Telephone: 93 215 8331
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 10:30 to 21:00 hrs. Barcelona Glòries
Having opened its doors in 1995, this centre was destined to break with the grey calm of the zone in which it is located. With its offices, supermarket and more than 200 shops representing recognized brands, Barcelona Glòries adds the finishing touches with cinemas and special play areas designed for infantile entertainment. Address: Diagonal 208.
Telephone: 93 486 0404
Schedule: Monday to Saturday from 10:00. to 22:00 hrs. El Corte Inglés
Established in 1940, this commercial empire has expanded until managing to become Spain’s “Royal” department-store chain. Shoppers can find practically any and all objects within its walls: from leading cosmetic brands in the beauty department to everything concerned with technology. Their four stores in Barcelona mark their supremacy in the region. Address: Plaça Catalunya 14. 933 063 800
Av. Diagonal 471-3. 934 934 800
Av. Diagonal 617-9. 933 667 100
Portla de l'Angel 19. 933 063 800
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 10:00 hrs. L'Illa This enormous block constitutes around 100 reputable shops like FNAC and Decathlon, several restaurants, and a Caprabo supermarket. The area surrounding L'Illa currently contains a 10,000 m2 green belt, and its construction took shape around the Olympic games of 1992. A 300 room hotel was recently opened. Address: Diagonal st, 545-557
Telephone: 93 444 0000
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 21:30 hrs. La Maquinista Being the largest commercial centre in Barcelona, it is split into three levels that accommodate 225 different shops, where visitors can find mass fashion as in the case of Benetton and H&M, alongside exclusive designer boutiques like Adolph Dominguez. In addition, it houses a bowling alley and a Carrefour supermarket. Address: Paseo de Potosí 2.
Telephone: 902 248 842
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 22:00 hrs. Diagonal Mar This commercial centre is located at the end of Av. Diagonal, making it the newest and most modern shopping centre in the city. Situated in front of the sea, Diagonal Mar contains 250 different shops, multi-screen cinema, play areas for kids and fantastic sea views. Address: Diagonal avenue, 3
Telephone: 90 253 0300
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 22:00 hrs. Maremagnum
This floating shop is situated at the end of a mobile wooden bridge. In 1995, its peculiar infrastructure filled with bars, discotheques, restaurants and even a mini-golf circuit. Nonetheless, visitors are more frequent at night and on Sundays, when the families arrive strolling from the Barcelona aquarium (L'Aquarium) Address: Moll d'Espanya st, 5.
Telephone: 93 225 8100
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00 hrs.
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